Just Films is a partnership among Chatham University (Arts, Design & Communication Department, Office of DEI, and Women’s Institute), Point Park University (Center for Civic and Community Engagement, Department of Film and Animation, and Office of Inclusivity and Belonging), the Women and Girls Foundation, the Women’s Law Project, and YWCA Greater Pittsburgh.
We believe in the power of film to promote conversations about social, political, and economic change. We also believe in engaging the community broadly and deeply in dialogue as we pursue equality together. We have chosen documentaries for this film series covering a wide range of issues designed to educate, inspire, challenge, and move you to action. Many of these films were made by women, and most will be showing in Pittsburgh for the first time.
If you have suggestions for films for next year’s series, please send us a note using our contact form. Our selection committee will meet in the spring to determine the line-up for the following year.
Partners
Chatham University Arts, Design & Communication Department
The programs in Arts, Design & Communication at Chatham University are small enough to ensure plenty of individual attention, mighty enough to host an impressive art collection, and near enough to many of Pittsburgh’s best loved arts institutions. Whether you’re interested in the arts and design professionally or want to make sure that the arts are part of your college experience, Chatham offers programs and programming that will enrich, enlighten, and entertain you.
Chatham University Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI)
From our inception based on access, equality, and opportunity, Chatham has been inspired to respect and promote diversity and inclusion amongst our community members. The Office of Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (ODEI) leads efforts to build and sustain a diverse and culturally vibrant campus, which promotes intercultural, multicultural education as well as student success and retention.
Chatham University Women’s Institute
The Chatham Women’s Institute continues the legacy of the University’s historic commitment to women’s leadership and gender equity. We promote social, political, and economic equality by serving as a hub to draw together the university’s broad range of gender initiatives, resources, and academic programs.
Point Park University Center for Civic and Community Engagement
Point Park University’s Center for Civic and Community Engagement serves as a hub to support collaboration and social innovation between the campus and the community. The Center supports Point Park’s faculty, staff and students in partnerships with local nonprofit and community members who are involved with engaged scholarship, service-learning and community-based projects by mobilizing university-community partnerships to address societal challenges.
Point Park University Department of Film and Animation
Our Department of Film and Animation programs are designed for a new generation of storytellers. Through hands-on, interactive learning, students are completely immersed in their studies from day one. Classes are taught by award-winning industry professionals, in a real-world environment with state-of-the-art facilities and equipment.
Point Park University Office of Inclusivity and Belonging
Point Park University’s Office of Inclusivity and Belonging strives to provide Point Park University faculty, staff and students with the resources they need to create a culture of respect on campus through programming, education and daily conversations. We provide training for faculty, staff and classes, as well as resources for any member of our community looking for businesses or groups that reflect their identity.
Women and Girls Foundation
The mission of the Women and Girls Foundation is to achieve equality for women and girls, now and for generations to come. Our vision is for women and girls in Pennsylvania to have equal access, opportunity, and influence in all aspects of their public and private lives. To realize this vision, the organization’s active work is focused on developing the female leaders of tomorrow and advancing women’s rights today.
Women’s Law Project
Founded in 1974, Women’s Law Project is a nonprofit public interest legal organization working to defend and advance the rights of women, girls, and LGBTQ+ people in Pennsylvania and beyond. We leverage impact litigation, policy advocacy, public education, and direct assistance and representation to dismantle discriminatory laws, policies, and practices and eradicate institutional biases and unfair treatment based on sex or gender.
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh
YWCA Greater Pittsburgh is a member of a nationally recognized movement with a mission to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom, and dignity for all. Each year, it reaches thousands of men, women, children, and families through direct services and systems change efforts that help families thrive.
Thank you to previous Just Films partners doing wonderful work in our community every day: MomsWork Powered by NCJW Pittsburgh, Gwen’s Girls, and New Voices for Reproductive Justice.
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